Violinist Boris Kuschnir’s hour-long practice session ends with 10 minutes of Paganini In our April 2021 cover story, violinist David Garrett explains that practising too much when he was younger resulted in injuries that limit the amount he can practise today. Whether your body can’t play for longer or you just dont have more time free, knowing how to maximise the effectiveness of a short practice session is key. We’ve looked through our archives to bring you contrasting approaches from two top violin pedagogues. Boris Kuschnir, Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna Firstly, for a student who wants to become a professional violinist and practise only one hour a day, I would strongly suggest that they change profession. For a student who regularly practises many hours but occasionally has only an hour to spare, I recommend the following schedule: